How many coals should I put over the foil?
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Hello Angele...that depends on how much tobacco you're going to use. Personally I break my charcoal into quarter pieces and use one of those pieces. The charcoal burns very slowly and I use approximately 2-3 pinches of tobacco. I get a good long smoke from that amount...actually 2 people could smoke that amount but like I said that depends on how long you like to smoke. You can get extended use from your charcoal if you break it into smaller pieces. I hope I helped you. Peace&#9829;
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ANGELE: As a general rule, one or two. The idea is to distribute the coals evenly over the shisha so it burns evenly. Keep in mind that all the time you're smoking a nargile (hookah) you'll have to continuously adjust the position of the coals every few minutes to create an even burn. In Nargile joints in Istanbul and the Middle East, there's usually a guy who does this for you called the "fireman" & tends to the customer's Hookahs . He walks about with a bucket of hot coals, changing the customer's coals now and again as he sees fit, knocking off the ashes of others, taking orders for tea, pipes, this and that and generally being your "go to guy". ANGELE: As a general rule, one or two. The idea is to distribute the coals evenly over the shisha so it burns evenly. Keep in mind that all the time you're smoking a nargile (hookah) you'll have to continuously adjust the position of the coals every few minutes to create an even burn. In Nargile joints in Istanbul and the Middle East, there's usually a guy who does this for you called the "fireman" & tends to the customer's Hookahs . He walks about with a bucket of hot coals, changing the customer's coals now and again as he sees fit, knocking off the ashes of others, taking... » Read More ANGELE: As a general rule, one or two. The idea is to distribute the coals evenly over the shisha so it burns evenly. Keep in mind that all the time you're smoking a nargile (hookah) you'll have to continuously adjust the position of the coals every few minutes to create an even burn. In Nargile joints in Istanbul and the Middle East, there's usually a guy who does this for you called the "fireman" & tends to the customer's Hookahs . He walks about with a bucket of hot coals, changing the customer's coals now and again as he sees fit, knocking off the ashes of others, taking orders for tea, pipes, this and that and generally being your "go to guy". « Show Less
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I only use one hold in tongs till sparking is complete then simply place in center of foil ...... that's what I do one good bowl last almost an hour with one coal ...
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Hello Angele...that depends on how much tobacco you're going to use. Personally I break my charcoal into quarter pieces and use one of those pieces. The charcoal burns very slowly and I use approximately 2-3 pinches of tobacco. I get a good long smoke from that amount...actually 2 people could smoke that amount but like I said that depends on how long you like to smoke. You can get extended use from your charcoal if you break it into smaller pieces. I hope I helped you. Peace♥
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Let the coals burn with the lid and bottom vent wide open for 15-20 minutes, then close the lid. Keep the bottom and top vents fully open until you get to the temp you need. Once I hit temp with the vents wide open, I usually close both down to level 1 or 2. That usually works fine. To ensure air flow into the bottom vent, you may need to orient (i.e., turn the keg) "into" whichever way the breeze is blowing. On an unusually calm day recently (no breeze at all), I actually hooked up a small floor fan near the keg and pointed it to the bottom vent. That worked great. Got the coals red hot in no time. Hope you're enjoying the Keg. We love ours. Let the coals burn with the lid and bottom vent wide open for 15-20 minutes, then close the lid. Keep the bottom and top vents fully open until you get to the temp you need. Once I hit temp with the vents wide open, I usually close both down to level 1 or 2. That usually works fine. To ensure air flow into the bottom vent, you may need to orient (i.e., turn the keg) "into" whichever way the breeze is blowing. On an unusually calm day recently (no breeze at all), I actually hooked up a small floor fan near the keg and pointed it to the bottom vent. That worked great. Got the coals... » Read More Let the coals burn with the lid and bottom vent wide open for 15-20 minutes, then close the lid. Keep the bottom and top vents fully open until you get to the temp you need. Once I hit temp with the vents wide open, I usually close both down to level 1 or 2. That usually works fine. To ensure air flow into the bottom vent, you may need to orient (i.e., turn the keg) "into" whichever way the breeze is blowing. On an unusually calm day recently (no breeze at all), I actually hooked up a small floor fan near the keg and pointed it to the bottom vent. That worked great. Got the coals red hot in no time. Hope you're enjoying the Keg. We love ours. « Show Less
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I have not tried that, but I would think that would be fine. It's pure so there wouldn't be any fumes. I'm afraid I don't have any experience burning coals over sand, but I can say this is premium sand.
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Sorry, I can't be too much help, I purchased for a 5 burner stove. I ended up getting a splatter shield to cover the other burners. It's not a complete coverage, but helps to control some of the splattering.
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Yes, is the short answer to part 1, you don't 'have to, but I do, to part 2. I end up putting some chips (I don't worry about soaking, just throw them directly on the coals) so for me it infuses the smoke also. You'd have enough heat if you step up to 10-12 briquettes to grill steaks just fine, and it will last a long time also. I tend to keep around 9 or so for the new style Kingsford and cover it so I get the wood smoke infusion. I don't know for the large charcoal parts, I use regular briquettes as I can control what I want for heat better by varying the number of them. Keep in mind that I'm a Dutch Oven cook guy, so I might be more hung up on heat control than most people.
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I took a piece of expanded metal, gutter leaf blocker, I bought at lowes for a few bucks, and cut out a circle to fit over the grate in my charcoal chimney. I cut up one of the fire cubes into halves, or thirds and spread them around the chimney. I cover them with charcoal, light from the bottom and leave alone for 15 min. Grill on.
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I use a small toaster oven, enough for 2 shells. Use the recommend time and heat, and they were good.
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No, the top is rounded at the outer edge then flattens near the handle. It may hold 5-7 charcoals. Depending on what you are cooking- you could invert the lid to hold more coals as I have done at campouts. I would place a piece of foil in the lid first, less mess!
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I soak the wood chips ahead of time and then put some directly on the hot coals. The char baskets go on each side of the drip pan. What ever you are smoking goes directly over the drip pan.
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Not really -- just put all the coals in one section of the grill. You'd probably want to do this even when cooking for a larger group -- make a banked fire. You can do your grilling directly over the coals in order to get a good char on steaks and burgers, and use the side away from the coals for cooking at a lower temperature (for thick cuts) and furthest away as a warming area until serving.
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If I only use 1/2 of grille area, I use about a small coffee can's or a little more of charcoal (maybe 14 pieces of charcoal?). Much more efficient than the larger barbecues. Obviously, double quantity for whole grille area.
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Yes but you risk losing heat as the coals die. You'd do better with a grill you could add fuel to or a gas grill
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I used a brand of coals called "Three Kings" which I also found on amazon and they work amazing! Especially with this shisha :)
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I used sand on the bottom then bought pavers to put over the sand and put sand as "leveler" (to make surface smooth) you can sweep up coals up very easily but must have cover as soon as coals die!
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Dear Ryan :) It works best over a clean burning flame such as a backpacking stove/ burner but it can also be used of over a campfire using the correct precautions. Create an elevated platform from a flat stone or , if you have one, a small steel grill. Either way the object would be to position the Terra over a bed of coals or over a stone heated by the fire beneath it. Not over open flames which could render the handle too hot to use and "blacken" the outside which is not the best thing to do if you are packing it around. Know what I mean. The Terra is very durable but not indestructible. Any more questions, feel free to ask. Happy Trails to You...Steve Dear Ryan :) It works best over a clean burning flame such as a backpacking stove/ burner but it can also be used of over a campfire using the correct precautions. Create an elevated platform from a flat stone or , if you have one, a small steel grill. Either way the object would be to position the Terra over a bed of coals or over a stone heated by the fire beneath it. Not over open flames which could render the handle too hot to use and "blacken" the outside which is not the best thing to do if you are packing it around. Know what I mean. The Terra is very durable but not... » Read More Dear Ryan :) It works best over a clean burning flame such as a backpacking stove/ burner but it can also be used of over a campfire using the correct precautions. Create an elevated platform from a flat stone or , if you have one, a small steel grill. Either way the object would be to position the Terra over a bed of coals or over a stone heated by the fire beneath it. Not over open flames which could render the handle too hot to use and "blacken" the outside which is not the best thing to do if you are packing it around. Know what I mean. The Terra is very durable but not indestructible. Any more questions, feel free to ask. Happy Trails to You...Steve « Show Less
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Soak your chips at least 1 hour then wrap in two packages use heavy aluminum to make packages poke four dime size holes in aluminum and place in metal bowl above fire. use two for slight smoke flavor, three for stronger flavor and four packages for strong smoke flavor.
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Yes Amanda. The number of times depends on your experience level. Following the enclosed instructions for soaking, surface prep, temperatures, etc. while keeping less flame near the plank will extend it's number of uses. We suggest newbies figure on burning the first one up with one use but, with a little practice, you'll get more from the remaining three. And, when the planks are too thin to safely use, break the remains up and place in a perforated foil covered pan near the heat and use this as additional smoke for other planks.